ORDER ND. 20224
APPROVAL UF' THE LIBRARY CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF KERRVILLE AND THE COUNTY OF KERR
On this the 25th day oŁ April 1991, upon motion made by
Commissioner Holekamp, seconded by Commissioner Lackey, the
Court unanimously approved by a vote of 4-0-0 the Library
Contract between the City oŁ Kerrville and the County of
Kerr, and authorization Łor the County Judge to sign said
contract on behalf oŁ Kerr County.
COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST „J~!~4
PEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND FIVE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND
DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT
MADE BY: C1enn Holekamo
MEETING DATE: April 25, 1991
OFFICE: Commissioners Court
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SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC) Consideration and annroval of Library Contract.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: YES
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NO
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LIBRARY CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT by and between the City of Kerrville, Texas
("City") and County of Kerr, State of Texas ("County").
WHEREAS, City owns and administers the Butt-Holdsworth
Memorial Library ("the Library");
WHEREAS, when the Library was built by the Butt family it
was the intention of the Butt family, the City and the County
that the City and County contribute on an ongoing basis equally
to the Library as far as possible so as to be able to provide
services to both the City and the County residents;
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and
the mutual benefits, covenants, promises and agreements hereinaf-
ter set forth, City and County agree:
1. City assumes the function of a County free library
system in accordance with V.T.C.A., Local Government Code,
§323.011.
2. Ownership, control and management of the Library and
its resources and equipment shall be vested in and remain the
sole responsibility of the City.
3. The Librarian of the Library shall hold or secure a
county librarian's certificate from the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission.
4. Membership on the Library Advisory Board shall be in
accordance with Article 2, Chapter V of the Kerrville Code of
Ordinances. Whenever possible, there shall be a minimum of four
members who reside outside of Kerrville in Kerr County. Other
factors to be considered in choosing Board members are ethnic
groups, handicapped, special talents, economic sectors and
special interest groups. The goal is a Board which generally
represents the entire community.
5. On or before April 15 of each year, beginning April 15,
1991, the Library Director and representative of the County
Commissioner's Court, who shall be designated by the Court before
that date, shall meet to review the financial statement of the
Library and identify budgetary needs and discuss a proposed
Library budget for the following fiscal year.
6. A proposed budget for the next fiscal year shall be
presented to the Kerr County Commissioner's Court and the
Kerrville City Council on or before July 1 of each year.
7. The City and County shall pay such sums as approved by
the respective governing bodies into the Library Fund in twelve
(12) equal monthly installments on or before the 15th day of each
month during the term of the Contract.
S. All fines and fees (such as meeting room fees, gazebo
charges and non-resident fees) collected by the Library shall be
credited to City and County in the same proportion as actual
contributions each has paid, or is to pay, toward its obligation
during the current year, or next succeeding year if already paid.
9. This agreement shall remain in full force and effect
for a period of one (1) year beginning October 1, 1991. It shall
continue automatically for each successive year unless either
party gives notice in writing by June 1st, of any year, that they
want to terminate the agreement at the end of the then current
year or renegotiate said agreement. Contributions for the
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current fiscal year shall be made as previously agreed to.
10. This agreement shall be considered executed on the date
agreed to or adopted by the City Council of the City of
Kerrville, Texas.
SIGNED this ~ day of ~ ~, 19 ~// .
CITY OF KERRVILLE, TEXAS
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AT STE T Mayor
' ~ ~ ' ~ KERR COUNTY , TEXAS
°~; gy ~ G'~ ~ ~.C~c
ATTEST ~" County Judge
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WALLACE, MOSTY, MACHANN,
JACKSON & WILLIAMS
City Attorney Da "M. M ley
County Attu ney
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